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Inspired by crocodile scales, Chinese armour tech said to deflect projectiles
South China Morning Post

Inspired by crocodile scales, Chinese armour tech said to deflect projectiles

Chinese researchers say they have developed a crocodile-inspired ceramic body armour that can deflect projectiles and potentially offer a low-cost alternative for lightweight ballistic protection. The team – led by associate research fellow Zhaoxiu Jiang at Ningbo University – based their design on the asymmetric, overlapping scales of crocodile skin, which provide a protective barrier against predators and other crocs. Their research findings were published on March 25 in the peer-reviewed...

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